JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 355

1,771.

If goods were free, a rational consumer would consume

A.

An infinite amount of each good

B.

The amount where marginal utility became zero

C.

The same amount as when each good had a price

D.

The amount where marginal utility was the highest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,772.

A commodity is said to have a derived demand when the commodity

A.

And another have joint demand

B.

Is demanded because of what it can help to produce

C.

Is demanded for different purposes

D.

Has inelastic demand

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,773.

The output at which total revenue equals total cost is known as

A.

Profit-maximizing output

B.

Break even level output

C.

Loss-minimising output

D.

Least-cost output

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,774.

Total fixed cost measures the cost of

A.

All plant and machinery

B.

All assets where quantity cannot be varied in the short run

C.

All assets upon which the firm has control

D.

Property owned by the firm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,775.

The assumption of profit maximization implies profit

A.

Is the most important consideration of the firm

B.

Is the sole consideration of the firm

C.

Assumes an insatiable propotion in the instinct of management

D.

Is made in other to break-even

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.